simplicity

[ sim-plis-i-tee ]

/ sɪmˈplɪs ɪ ti /

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noun, plural sim·plic·i·ties.

the state, quality, or an instance of being simple.

freedom from complexity, intricacy, or division into parts: an organism of great simplicity.

absence of luxury, pretentiousness, ornament, etc.; plainness: a life of simplicity.

freedom from deceit or guile; sincerity; artlessness; naturalness: a simplicity of manner.

lack of mental acuteness or shrewdness: Politics is not a field for simplicity about human nature.

Nearby words

simpleminded, simpleton, simplex, simplex method, simplicidentate, simplicity, simplicius, simplify, simplism, simplistic, simplon

Origin of simplicity

1325–75; Middle English simplicite (< Old French simplicité) < Latin simplicitās simpleness, equivalent to simplici- (stem of simplex) simplex + -tās -ty²

SYNONYMS FOR simplicity

4 candor, directness, honesty.

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non·sim·plic·i·ty, noun, plural non·sim·plic·i·ties.o·ver·sim·plic·i·ty, nounsu·per·sim·plic·i·ty, noun

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Furthermore, the simplicity of his clothes belied their technical virtuosity, their status.
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It is remarkable for its clearness and simplicity and attention to minute details.
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They are noteworthy for their simplicity of diction and uniform quality of directness.
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But even with him, simplicity, because necessary to speed, is second in merit only to correctness.
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British Dictionary definitions for simplicity

simplicity

/ (sɪmˈplɪsɪtɪ) /

noun

the quality or condition of being simple

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simplicity

noun, plural sim·plic·i·ties.

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simplicity

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